All 8 Wildlife in Channel Islands National Park

Bottlenose Dolphin

The ocean's sharpest acrobat - watch bottlenose dolphins hunt and play from a safe distance.

Vocal ocean acrobat! Intelligent sea lions rule Channel Islands' rocky shores—spot them from safe overlooks May-August.

50-foot gray whales migrate through Channel Islands December-May. Spot them from park boats during peak season!

Ocean's gentle herbivores! Green sea turtles graze seagrass and migrate epic distances through coastal park waters.

Whisker-powered ocean hunters! Harbor seals haul on Channel Islands' rocky shores—maintain 25-yard viewing distance.

A 40-ton giant famous for spectacular breaches and complex underwater songs.

Apex predators of the cold channels—watch for tall black dorsal fins slicing the surface.

The weasel that went to sea — floats on its back, uses rocks as tools, and rules the kelp forest.